Olympus EVOLT E-330 Digital Camera Review

Olympus EVOLT E-330

Digital Camera Review

3.1 The Olympus EVOLT E-330 introduces a live-preview LCD to the DSLR market, adding a feature that is universal on entry-level cameras to a much more capable and complex machine. The 7.5 effective megapixel EVOLT E-330 has Olympus's gaggle of unusual features – dust removal, 4/3 format, brick-house durability (and appearance), and hugely long menus. Still, the marquee feature is the live display. At $1100, the EVOLT E-330 costs hundreds more than other entry-level DSLRs. The only justification for a price differential like that will have to be the live preview. We're intrigued by it, and we imagine many people want it – but how many need it?
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Specs / Ratings
Olympus EVOLT E-330 Specs
Type Digital SLR  
Price 0.00  
Length 5.10  
Width 2.60  
Height 3.70  
Weight 15.40  
Mega Pixels 7.94  
Effective Pixels 7.50  
Sensor Type 17.3mm x 13.0mm 4/3 type Full Frame Transfer Type CCD solid-state image sensor  
Image Size 3136 x 2352  
Aspect Ratio 4:3  
Color Filter System Primary Color Filter (RGB)  
IR Cut Low Pass Filter No  
Image Format JPEG, TIFF v.6.0(stills), RAW (12 bit)  
File Size TIFF: 21.6 MB; RAW: 12.9 MB; JPEG: 5.7 MB (highest res), 0.1 MB (lowest res)  
Compression JPEG (stills)  
Lens Mount 0.00  
Compatible Lenses Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens  
Viewfinder 6.50  
Diopter Adjustment -3.0 to +1.0  
Frame Coverage 95% coverage  
Magnification Approx. x 0.93 with 50mm Lens set to infinity on -1 [m-1]  
Mirror Side Swing Quick Return Mirror  
Auto Focus Type TTL phase difference detection system  
Focusing Modes single AG, continuous AF; single/continuous AF+MF; MF  
Focusing Points 3 points  
Detecting Range EV 0 to 19 (at ISO 100)  
AF Assist Illuminator yes (built-in flash)  
Metering Modes 49-zone multi-pattern, digital ESP, center-weighted average, spot  
Metering Range Digital ESP / Center Weighted Average; EV 1 to 20 (50mm F2, ISO 100) Spot; EV 3 to 17 (50mm F2, ISO 100)  
Shutter Type Electronic controlled focal plane shutter  
Shutter Speed 0.00  
Self Timer 2 or 12 sec  
Speed Yes  
Burst Yes  
Automatic Modes Portrait, Landscape, Landscape & Portrait, Night Scene, Nigh Scene & Portrait, Children, Sports, High-Key, Low-Key, Reducing Blur, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Documents, Beach & Snow, Underwater Macro, Underwater Wide, Panorama  
Exposure Compensation +/- 5.0 EV in 1, 1/2, or 1/3 steps  
Bracketing +/- 1.0 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 steps, 3 or 5 frames  
Built in Flash Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-synchro, Fill-in  
Sync Contact hot shoe; x-sync 1/180 sec, 1st or 2nd curtain  
Flash Exposure Compensation +/- 2.0 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 steps  
ISO Sensitivity auto: 100-400; manual: 100-800, expandable to 1600 in 1/3 steps  
White Balance 7.00  
Playback Options single, zoom (up to 14x), calendar view, slide show, Y/R/G/B histogram, high light point warning, protect, saturation, sharpness, contrast  
Direct Printing Unknown  
Video Output Yes  
Software 6.00  
Battery Power Source Rechargeable Li-ion battery Pack BLM-1/ 3x CR123A with LBH-1  
Zoom Wide 0  
Zoom Tele 0  
Intro Date 2006-01-26  
fstop Max 0.00  
fstop Min 0.00  
Zoom Digital 0.00  
Movie Mode 0.00  
LCD Pixels 215250  
Resolution Minimum 640 x 480  
External Flash FL20/36/50  
Ratings Raw Weight 
Color 7.10  
Resolution 3.47  
Noise Auto ISO 9.46   1.15 
Noise Manual ISO 11.07  
Low Light 6.00   2.75 
Dynamic Range 6.00  
Size Portability 7.00  
Model Design Appearance 7.75   1.3 
Handling 7.25  
Control Button Positioning Size 6.50   1.85 
Front 7.00   0.65 
Back 8.25   0.75 
Left 8.00   0.5 
Right 7.50   0.5 
Top 7.00   0.75 
Bottom 7.50   0.5 
Menu 5.50   1.65 
Auto Mode 7.50   1.05 
Auto Focus 4.50  
Focus 7.75   1.5 
ISO 5.50  
White Balance 7.00  
Exposure 9.00   1.75 
Metering 8.00  
Shutter Speed 8.00   1.75 
Aperture 6.00  
Custom Image Presets 8.00   0.5 
Drive Mode 5.25   2.5 
Picture Quality Options 8.50   1.25 
Picture Effects Mode 7.75   2.15 
Playback Mode 7.75   1.5 
Movie Mode 0.00  
Viewfinder 6.50  
LCD Screen 8.50   1.75 
Flash 6.00   1.75 
Lens Mount 8.00   1.75 
Memory 3.50   0.5 
Battery 6.00   1.95 
Startup 1st Shot 7.31  
Shot Shot 9.51  
Shutter Shot 8.20  
Software 6.00   1.25 
Jacks / Ports / Plugs 7.75  
Direct Print Options 7.50   0.4 
Ease of Use 5.50   0.75 
Other Features 6.00   0.75 
Value 5.25   2.5 
Total (weighted)   531.13
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